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We are a Catalyst Athletics certified affiliate committed to making stronger athletes. We also offer sport specific training. Whether you a CrossFit athlete or recreational lifter, we are here to facilitate your needs.
09/19/2017
http://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/why-you-should-warm-up-less-like-the-russians-do #.VBxF6cBmv38.facebook
Why You Should Warm Up Less (Like the Russians Do) Your energy could be put to better use by engaging in lifts that will actually make you a better weightlifter.
05/24/2017
https://www.facebook.com/WaxmansGym/posts/1464874760250513
Sean Waxman has in the sport of Weightlifting since before people were lifting in Nanos and he's been a big part of the explosive growth of the sport in the United States.
In this episode, Sean shares some of the history of American weightlifting, how to be a good leader with your athletes, and the importance of having a growth mindset if you want to reach your highest potential.
WATCH EPISODE 261:
http://daily.barbellshrugged.com/episode-261/
Found the old SD card with some more training footage on there. A bunch of Sn**ches from a few months ago. Peter Bui Tyler Ketron Joey Laurent Kearney Louise Nelson Dyble **ch **ch
12/06/2016
Rogue Named New Official Equipment Manufacturer of USA Weightlifting Based in Columbus, Ohio, Rogue Fitness is emerging as a worldwide leader in the research, development and manufacturing of strength and conditioning equipment.
08/19/2016
http://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1038836/international-weightlifting-federation-congress-officially-endorses-addition-of-eighth-womens-bodyweight-category
Good news for those of us women that sit comfortably between 80-85kg.
International Weightlifting Federation Congress officially endorses addition of eighth women's bodyweight category The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Congress has voted unanimously here today to introduce an additional bodyweight category for women, e...
Yes!
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Weightlifting/Media/2016-Wednesday-Word/Wednesday-Word-August-17
Wednesday Word August 17 Whether you're an Olympic lifter, a CrossFitter, or any other type of athlete training the Olympic lifts, there are some important rules you need to obey when stepping on the platform:
08/14/2016
Great video on the timing of pulls.
Proper Timing of the Leg Drive in the Sn**ch & Clean Pull Exercise In the sn**ch or clean pull or high-pull, timing of the leg drive is important to train timing and force production in the pulls of the sn**ch and clean. A c...
Kendrick Ferris lifts in 15 minutes! Click the link to watch ➡️ http://bit.ly/KendrickCompetes
08/12/2016
Congrats Jenny Arthur!
Jenny Arthur Breaks American Record Finishes 6th in First Olympic Games Arthur, 23, lifted 107kg in her third sn**ch attempt. That topped Doreen Fullhart's sn**ch record of 106kg set on August 13, 2006. Arthur now holds all American records in the Women's 75kg category with a 138kg Clean & Jerk and 244 Total Weight record set at the International Weightlifting Federatio...
08/10/2016
Molly working on building a better 1st pull.
A great week for Oakland Strong lifters Joey & Molly. Joey got a 5kg PR front squat, and Molly a 2kg PR back squat!
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